The Ethics of Awesomeness
December 24, 2023
The word “awesome” once meant inspiring extreme fear or dread. Nowadays it’s mostly used as…
What Is Masculinity?
September 24, 2023
Strong, in control, and stoic—these are traits of the ideal masculine man. Men who fail…
The Art of Non-Violence
January 16, 2022
We all hope for peace. Yet in the face of violence, it often seems the…
Is Philanthropy Bad for Democracy?
November 21, 2021
In a liberal democracy, individuals should have the freedom to give money to charities of…
What Do We Owe Future Generations?
September 19, 2021
We talk about owing future generations a better world. We might also think that we…
Foucault and Power
July 4, 2021
Michel Foucault was a 20th century philosopher known for his work concerning power and knowledge.…
Altered States
March 3, 2019
Aldous Huxley explains his conception of the brain as a “reducing valve” of consciousness in…
The Philanthropy Trap
February 24, 2019
Many of us generally admire people who donate large sums of money to charity. Yet…
Identity Politics
February 3, 2019
The notion of identity has become so hugely important in contemporary political discourse that no…
Will Innovation Kill Us?
August 5, 2018
Innovation, be it social, economic, or technological, is often hailed as the panacea for all…
Food Justice
October 8, 2017
The number of chronically hungry people in the world is over 800 million, yet developed…
The Lure of Immortality
October 1, 2017
Would you want to live forever? It’s a tempting notion that has been explored and imagined…
Cyber-Activism
September 17, 2017
Whether it’s making donations and signing petitions online, or using social media to highlight political…
Anatomy of a Terrorist
March 26, 2017
Since George W. Bush first declared a “war on terror,” the US has been engaged…
Acting Together
November 20, 2016
Many goals are too complex for one person to accomplish alone. Every day, we pool…
Is Democracy a Universal Value?
May 25, 2014
Americans value democracy, and expect others to value it. But is it a universal value?…
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